Technical terminology does help with communication, especially when describing tree species and for professionals working with tree measurements.
Dakota Gardener
Gardening is a great way to get in more physical activity along with growing nutritious foods to incorporate into your daily diet.
Indoor and outdoor plants are good for our mental and physical health.
Golden cherry tomatoes prove to be an extremely delicious variety.
For many trees damaged by winter storms, waiting to assess the damage is the best option.
Since its inception, the Extension Master Gardener program has grown to more than 86,000 volunteers in 49 states.
Reflect on your 2022 garden and plan the new gardening year.
Holly has been a favorite decoration in winter celebrations for centuries.
Drought-related tree stress dominated in 2022.
Parents of the modern Christmas cactus originated in the coastal mountains of Brazil.
With the right care, a Monstera plant can be a fun indoor addition to a gardener or houseplant fanatic.
There is nothing easier to grow than paperwhites.
While not the same as a farm or garden, the forest has a harvest season as well.
Cranberries are one of the few fruits that are native to the United States.
Plant roots are responsible for anchoring the plant in the ground and collecting water and nutrients for plant processes.
Correct tree identification is a challenge but it is critical.
With our autumn freezes, it is time to put the garden and lawn to bed for the long winter.
Plant zinnias in full sun with good air circulation.
Planting tulips now leads to greater root development this fall and healthier growth next spring.
In our native forests, red fall colors are found on shrubs and some vines.
Fall is a great time to give Brussels sprouts a first try (or a second chance) as they will be coming into season at farmers markets around the region after the first frost.
Zucchini gets a bad reputation because the plants can be so productive.
Feed your lawn around Labor Day and it will grow stronger, deeper roots this fall.
More than 40 different trees, shrubs and half-shrubs are native to North Dakota.
The International Peace Garden is the largest public garden in North Dakota and encompasses 2,400 acres.
Lithops, an interesting-looking plant that is native to Africa, prefers sandy soil and bright light.
The best time to water is during the morning, as plants in the morning actively absorb what they need.
A formula that combines height, stem circumference and crown spread is used to determine North Dakota's biggest trees.
The best way to avoid an aggressive plant taking over your garden is to research their characteristics before buying plants at the garden center.
Composting reduces waste and allows us to return nutrients to the soil that can be used again in the growing cycle.
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